Praising Children & the Growth Mindset
As the mom of two young children, I often find myself saying things like “Great job!” and “Wow, you’re smart!”. I never gave a second thought to praising my kids to boost their self-esteem and make...
View ArticleGrowth Mindset in the Classroom
I tense up as I pass science quizzes back to the seventh graders. I am relatively sure that one of my students will be celebrating internally when she sees she has earned a B and another student will...
View ArticleMotivation: Fostering a Growth Mindset
Most parents would not give a second thought to praising children’s abilities to boost their self-esteem and increase motivation. However, three decades of research by Carol Dweck and her colleagues...
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